Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 12: 333 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282030
Common Names
- Ramiflora Sapote
- Caimito
- Pouteria Ramiflora
Synonyms
- Labatia chrysophylloides Mart. [unknown]
- Labatia elliptica Pohl ex Miq. [unknown]
- Labatia ramiflora Mart. [unknown]
- Lucuma chrysophylloides A.DC. [unknown]
- Lucuma lateriflora Benth. ex Miq. [unknown]
- Lucuma parviflora Benth. ex Miq. [unknown]
- Lucuma ramiflora A.DC. [unknown]
- Microluma parviflora Baill. [unknown]
- Paralabatia parviflora (Benth. ex Miq.) Aubrév. [unknown]
- Paralabatia ramiflora (Mart.) Aubrév. [unknown]
- Pouteria chrysophylloides Radlk. [unknown]
- Pouteria lateriflora Radlk. [unknown]
- Pouteria ovata A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Pouteria parviflora Radlk. [unknown]
- Pouteria ramiflora grandifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Pouteria ramiflora oblongifolia Kuntze [unknown]
- Pseudocladia lateriflora Pierre [unknown]
- Richardella parviflora (Benth. ex Miq.) Baehni [unknown]
- Lucuma ramiflora lanceolata Pierre [unknown]
- Pouteria ramiflora normalis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Pouteria ramiflora (also called Chirimoya, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves with a silvery underside. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Andes Mountains and is found in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pouteria ramiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pouteria ramiflora has small, yellow flowers, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pouteria ramiflora is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-growing species that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seeds, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm in height.
Where to Find Pouteria ramiflora
Pouteria ramiflora is native to Brazil.
Pouteria ramiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pouteria ramiflora?
Pouteria ramiflora
What type of plant is Pouteria ramiflora?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Pouteria ramiflora grow?
Central and South America
Species in the Pouteria genus
Pouteria adolfi-friedericii,
Pouteria alnifolia,
Pouteria altissima,
Pouteria amapaensis,
Pouteria amazonica,
Pouteria ambelaniifolia,
Pouteria amygdalicarpa,
Pouteria amygdalina,
Pouteria andarahiensis,
Pouteria anomala,
Pouteria anteridata,
Pouteria arcuata,
Pouteria areolatifolia,
Pouteria arguacoensium,
Pouteria aristata,
Pouteria atabapoensis,
Pouteria aubrevillei,
Pouteria austin-smithii,
Pouteria baehniana,
Pouteria bangii,
Pouteria bapeba,
Pouteria beaurepairei,
Pouteria belizensis,
Pouteria benai,
Pouteria bilocularis,
Pouteria bonneriana,
Pouteria brachyandra,
Pouteria bracteata,
Pouteria brevensis,
Pouteria brevipetiolata,
Pouteria briocheoides,
Pouteria buenaventurensis,
Pouteria bullata,
Pouteria butyrocarpa,
Pouteria caimito,
Pouteria calistophylla,
Pouteria campanulata,
Pouteria campechiana,
Pouteria canaimaensis,
Pouteria capacifolia,
Pouteria carrieana,
Pouteria cayennensis,
Pouteria celebica,
Pouteria chiricana,
Pouteria chocoensis,
Pouteria cicatricata,
Pouteria cinnamomea,
Pouteria cladantha,
Pouteria coelomatica,
Pouteria collina,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,